Enfield mayor picks three local charities to benefit from year of fundraising

A substance misuse recovery service, a learning disabilities charity, and local transport museum will all benefit from the mayor’s acitivities and events

One-to-One boss Fiona Jackson (left), music therapist Camilla Farrant, and Enfield mayor Emma Supple

The mayor of Enfield has announced the three charities she will support during her mayoral year.

Emma Supple was elected to the civic role by her fellow councillors at the end of May and will spend the rest of the year fundraising for three local good causes via the Mayor of Enfield’s Appeal Fund.

Cllr Supple has chosen substance misuse recovery service Insight Enfield Sort It!, learning disabilities charity One to One Enfield, and The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport.

Insight Enfield Sort It! is a charity commissioned by Enfield Council to deliver substance misuse recovery services for young people under the age of 25. It provides advice and support to parents and the children of parents affected by parental substance misuse.

The organisation was selected because of its work supporting young people to make positive life choices and improve their wellbeing, where the focus is on addiction, gambling, alcohol and drug abuse.

Cllr Supple said she was particularly inspired after visiting Chace Community School in Enfield, where year nine students had a voice by researching local charities and presenting the reasons why they believed they deserved support.

One to One Enfield supports autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to live independently, build confidence and participate fully in community life.

The charity places lived experience at the heart of its work, empowering people to have a voice and play an active role within their community.

Cllr Supple was delighted to recently attend a Sing Out choir summer performance at Enfield Baptist Church and see their “enthusiasm, participation and collaboration”.

The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport is owned and operated by the Enfield and District Veteran Vehicle Trust and is housed in a Victorian water pumping station built in 1898.

Run entirely by dedicated volunteers and receiving no National Lottery or council funding, the trust preserves Enfield’s engineering and transport heritage for future generations.

Cllr Supple visited the museum with her Brownies pack and had a “wonderful informative day” learning about vehicles across the age. The museum houses artefacts including toys and tells the story of the military history of Enfield.

Whitewebbs Museum also supports many activities across the borough including the Enfield Christmas Parade of Lights event and their pageant.

Cllr Supple said: “Following careful consideration and a review of several worthwhile charities across the borough, I am delighted to announce three charities I’ve selected to support that will benefit from the Mayor of Enfield’s Appeal Fund during my mayoral year.

“Each charity reflects a different aspect of life in Enfield and demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting local people and strengthening our community, while recognising the positive impact they have on residents in the borough.

“I look forward to working closely with and collaborating with patrons and fundraisers from the charities, in positive ways to engage and learn and raise awareness of their magnificent work.”

For more information about Insight Enfield:
Visit insightyoungpeople.org.uk/our-services/insight-enfield/

For more information about One to One Enfield:
Visit one-to-one-enfield.co.uk

For more information about The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport:
Visit whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk

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